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Henry County

Georgia · Public School District
50
Schools
43,417
Students
$13,123
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
50.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Henry County is a public school district in Georgia serving 43,417 students across 50 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 11 middle, 11 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,123 is near the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (50)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Austin Road Elementary SchoolPK–05386
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolPK–05474
Cotton Indian Elementary SchoolPK–05573
Dutchtown Elementary SchoolPK–05932
East Lake ElementaryPK–05710
Fairview Elementary SchoolPK–05566
Flippen Elementary SchoolPK–05570
Hampton Elementary SchoolPK–05447
Hickory Flat Elementary SchoolKG–05553
Locust Grove Elementary SchoolPK–05568
Luella Elementary SchoolPK–05640
Mount Carmel Elementary SchoolPK–05602
New Hope ElementaryPK–05632
Oakland Elementary SchoolPK–05931
Ola Elementary SchoolKG–05913
Pate's Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05533
Pleasant Grove Elementary SchoolPK–05479
Red Oak Elementary SchoolKG–05619
Rock Spring ElementaryPK–05692
Rocky Creek ElementaryPK–05663
Smith-Barnes Elementary School04–05252
Stockbridge Elementary SchoolPK–03543
Timber Ridge Elementary SchoolPK–05761
Tussahaw ElementaryPK–05802
Unity Grove Elementary SchoolPK–05838
Walnut Creek ElementaryPK–05716
Wesley Lakes Elementary SchoolPK–05843
Woodland Elementary SchoolPK–05619
Middle Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Austin Road Middle School06–08542
Dutchtown Middle School06–081,092
Eagle's Landing Middle School06–081,092
Hampton Middle School06–08850
Locust Grove Middle06–081,103
Luella Middle School06–08870
McDonough Middle School06–08954
Ola Middle School06–081,163
Stockbridge Middle School06–08611
Union Grove Middle06–081,069
Woodland Middle School06–08705
High Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dutchtown High09–121,861
Eagle's Landing High School09–121,642
EXCEL Academy06–12154
Hampton High School09–121,265
Locust Grove High09–121,637
Luella High School09–121,373
McDonough High School09–121,288
Ola High School09–121,764
Stockbridge High School09–121,543
Union Grove High09–121,648
Woodland High School09–121,334
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,123Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
48%
State
40.8%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal
11.3%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
50
Schools
43,417
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 50 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Henry County?
Henry County has 50 public schools, serving a total of 43,417 students.
What is the graduation rate for Henry County?
The graduation rate is 87.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Henry County spend per student?
Henry County spends $13,123 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Henry County?
50% of students in Henry County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Henry County?
No, Henry County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Henry County serve?
Henry County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Henry County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Henry County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.